Lady Lives
Okay ladies – listen up. We all know how frustrating and time consuming getting our birth control is. You have to make an appointment, which alone can sometimes take weeks to get in, then you have to take time off of work or school to actually go see the doctor, then take the prescription to […]
Constantly feeling tired can be a result of many different issues, but most of them are relatively easy to correct once you determine your issue. However, left unaddressed, being overly tired can have a devastating effect on your life. One in 25 drivers reported falling asleep at the wheel each month and each year over […]
There is nothing more relaxing and enjoyable than pampering yourself with hours at your favorite spa. I’m talking a full day of sipping tea, relaxing in the sauna and hot tub, getting a facial, and maybe even a massage. But realistically, this won’t always fit into our schedule or budget. Thankfully, we can recreate a […]
Most women will agree that society places a great deal of importance on how women look and how much they weigh. There always seems to be pressure to drop a few pounds and hopefully a dress size, no matter how it makes you feel from a health perspective. Tiny is viewed as superior, better or […]
Anxiety disorders are becoming more and more common, possibly because more people are starting to recognize the signs of anxiety that go far beyond normal worry and agitation to indicate a full-blown medical condition. Doctors have plenty of treatments for stress-busting, including medications and therapies, but many medical professionals will tell you one of the […]
Mammograms are key to the early detection of breast cancer. They have saved countless lives over the past decades since the inception of mammography. These days there’s lots of talk about adding an ultrasound to a mammogram for the best means of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Some women are confused by this […]
Women often shrug off having mammograms done despite being reminded every October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Studies have actually shown that more than half of women who should have the yearly screening done, women age 40 and above, do not follow through with it. This statistic is surprising when another study shows that […]
PMS—or Premenstrual syndrome—affects as many as three out of four menstruating women. The symptoms most of these women experience include breast tenderness and swelling, food cravings, extreme fatigue, irritability, depression and serious mood swings. According to the Mayo Clinic, the exact cause of PMS is unknown, however there are three factors at play that likely […]
You can—and should—always make an effort to stay fit no matter what your age is. While there are plenty of workout routines and videos you can find that will highlight the best exercises you can do after 60, there are plenty of options you can utilize on your own to stay fit and rejuvenated no […]
When you’re pregnant, it’s important to stay fit and to keep yourself in a healthy state both mentally and physically. Daily exercises can help with this, but because of your current condition, you’ll want to make sure you’re exercising in a way that is healthy for your body and your baby. Here are 5 of […]